Video Game

Saudi Arabian govt to invest $38 billion to become video-game hub

The fund in February increased its stake in Nintendo to 8.3 per cent, becoming the largest outside shareholder

Microsoft reveals its best Xbox games of 2022 for gamers: Details here

Starting with the racing game of the year, the latest edition of the "Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels" has been specially enhanced for Xbox Series X/S

Nintendo releases new update for Mario Kart 7 game after 10 years

Nintendo said that the partnership will "strengthen the digitalisation" of its business which has already been incredibly successful for the company

Epic Games not planning to build battle royale game Fortnite in VR

Sweeney told The Verge that the idea to bring Fortnite to VR will not work well

Google Doodle celebrates inventor of video game cartridge Gerald Lawson

In 2011, the International Game Developers Association recognised Lawson as an industry trailblazer for his contributions to gaming

Explained: What is ray tracing, how it works, and future of mobile games

Ray tracing uses lighting techniques to bring more realism in video games. By using algorithms, this technology traces and imitates the path of light that it would take in real world

Microsoft announces Discord update on Xbox will soon become phone-free

Recently, the company had launched YouTube integration with an affordable Nitro subscription which unlocks several additional benefits

Tamil Nadu govt approves ordinance to ban online games; Nazara Tech dips 4%

On getting the Tamil Nadu governor's approval, the ordinance would be promulgated in the state, news agency ANI reported

GTA 6 gameplay leak suggests it might have male, female playable characters

American video game publisher Rockstar Games' next instalment of its 'Grand Theft Auto' series could easily be one of the most anticipated games and now a new purported leak has offered a sneak peek

All roads lead to Web3 gaming in India, but regulation needed: Experts

It's the new sunrise segment in the country's media and entertainment industry

Google confirms that it is planning to add 6 new games on Stadia: Report

Google is reportedly planning to add six new games to Stadia.

Take-Two buys FarmVille maker Zynga for $11 bn in mobile gaming push

The deal follows Electronic Arts' $2.4 billion acquisition of Glu Mobile last year as game studios look to build their mobile portfolios

Cyberpunk 2077 returns to PlayStation Store with warning for PS4 owners

More than six months after it was removed, Cyberpunk 2077 has returned to Sony's PlayStation Store but with a big warning for PS4 owners.

Fortnite developer Epic Games raises $1 bn, including $200 mn from Sony

Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that it completed a $1 billion round of funding, that includes an additional $200 million strategic investment from Sony Corporation

Fortnite creator Epic Games acquires 'Fall Guys' developer Mediatonic

Fortnite developer Epic Games has acquired video game studio Mediatonic, the maker of popular Fall Guys game, for an undisclosed sum.

Amazon ends development of Crucible, its first major video game

Crucible was seen as a key test for Amazon's games division, which was formed in 2012

Krafton with estimated value of near $30 billion embarks on IPO process

Krafton has invited securities companies at home and abroad to submit their IPO outline proposal by October 12

Stadia wants you to replace your video game console

Google's new console-free gaming service is a neat concept. But there are too many unknowns

'But mom, video games are my job'

These days millions of young Americans are paying real money to watch other young people play video games

No link between violent video games and behaviour found, finds study

Following the game, the players were shown various images, such as a bus or a dog, and asked to label them as either a vehicle or an animal